The exhibition 'Compassion Fatigue Is Over' at Rudolfinum Gallery offers a profound exploration of human compassion in an era of constant news. Featuring compelling narrative videos, films, and architectural interventions, this presentation delves into crucial contemporary issues. Visitors can engage with artistic interpretations examining race, labor, and sexuality, fostering a deeper appreciation away from everyday media noise.
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This exhibition examines the limits of human compassion in the face of an overwhelming news cycle. Through narrative videos, films, and architectural interventions, it addresses critical contemporary issues like race, labor, and sexuality, offering a space for attentive reception of artistic interpretations.
The exhibition "Compassion Fatigue Is Over" is part of the "Rudolfinum_Time-Based" program, investigating the human capacity to process the constant influx of global news. It features narrative videos, films, and architectural interventions that delve into crucial themes of our time, including race, labor exploitation, re-evaluated historical narratives, sexuality, and gender. By creating a dedicated space within the gallery, the exhibition aims to foster a slower, more attentive appreciation of artistic interpretations, contrasting with the noise of everyday media reality. The presentation is guided by a choreographed navigation pattern of re-appearing architectural elements and photographs, creating a circular narrative that connects the various addressed issues. Visitors are encouraged to engage with the exhibition multiple times, with free entrance provided. The list of participating artists includes Candice Breitz, Anna Daučíková, Haris Epaminonda, Naeem Mohaiemen, Jeremy Shaw, Hito Steyerl, and Aleksandra Vajd & Anetta Mona Chisa. The exhibition was curated by Jen Kratochvil and Petr Nedoma. A dedicated exhibition guide, featuring an introduction by the curator and profiles of the artists and their works, was produced by Galerie Rudolfinum.
Admission to the exhibition is voluntary, and visitors are welcome to enter multiple times. Last entry is strictly 30 minutes before closing time. The gallery is closed on Mondays and Thursdays.
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